Museums

Thursday

Jan 10, 2013 at 12:01 AM

Fort Taber/Fort Rodman Military Museum: Open 1-4 p.m. daily. Illustrates history of the Fort Rodman complex and of the New Bedford area veterans. Parking is free for museum visitors. (508) 994-3938. www.forttaber.org. Fort Taber Park, New Bedford.

Fort Taber/Fort Rodman Military Museum: Open 1-4 p.m. daily. Illustrates history of the Fort Rodman complex and of the New Bedford area veterans. Parking is free for museum visitors. (508) 994-3938. www.forttaber.org. Fort Taber Park, New Bedford.

New Bedford Art Museum: Two new exhibits openings Jan. 10: "The Original Art: Celebrating the Fine Art of Children's Book Illustration" and "Exploring Urban Identities in De-industrialized cities." Opening reception for both 5 p.m. Jan. 10. Exhibits run through Feb. 9. Museum open noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Admission: $5, $3 seniors/students, children under 17 free (accompanied by an adult guardian). Members free. Discount for AAA members. For AHA! night, museum stays open until 9 p.m. and admission is free. (508) 961-3072 or www.newbedfordartmuseum.org. 608 Pleasant St., New Bedford.

New Bedford Museum of Glass: Glass Identification Day from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. every Monday. Limit of three pieces per person, no charge. If you can't make it that day, call to set up an appointment. The museum features glass treasures from ancient Rome, a crystal chair fit for an Indian prince, fine Victorian art glass and contemporary glass from around the world. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. $5, $1.25 children under 12. Members free admission with 10 percent discount in museum's gift shop. (508) 984-1666 or nbmog.org. Inside New Bedford Antiques Center, 61 Wamsutta St., New Bedford.

New Bedford Whaling Museum Research Library: Open noon-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, $10 daily research fee, Whaling Museum members free, appointments suggested, call (508) 997-0046, Ext. 134. Also open to the public free of charge from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. first Saturdays. 791 Purchase St., New Bedford.

Ocean Explorium: Winter Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Touch Life - Rays and Sharks, Sea Scallops and the Rocky Shore Touch Tanks. See the world in a new way with Science on a Sphere. Learn about delicate marine life, like the octopus, baby sharks and juvenile seahorses. Hands-on activity in Explorer's Zone and Discovery Bay, Arthur Moniz murals and much more. Admission: $8.50 adult, $7 students and seniors, $6.50 children between 3-17. Children under 3 and members are free. Located at 174 Union St., handicap access at rear of building. www.oceanexplorium.org or call (508) 994-5400.

Battleship Cove: Open 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily, $15, $12 seniors, veterans and AAA members, $9 children 6-12, free for children under 6 and military personnel in uniform. Battleship Cove features the world's largest collection of historic naval ships; five National Historic Landmarks; and Massachusetts' official veterans memorials for World War II and the Korean, Vietnam and Persian Gulf Wars. www.battleshipcove.org. Fall River.

Fall River Historical Society: Discover a wide variety of special gifts, seasonal goodies and old fashioned candy at the Museum shop. Victorian furnishings, art, glassware and costumes; memorabilia from the city's early history, including the world's largest collection of Lizzie Borden memorabilia. (508) 679-1071. 451 Rock St., Fall River.

The Marine Museum at Fall River: Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, noon-5 p.m. Saturdays and 9 a.m-1 p.m. Sundays. Museum has the largest collection of Titanic memorabilia in the United States, including a 28-foot, one-ton model of the ship created by 20th Century Fox studios for the 1953 movie, as well as a new, permanent Colonial Navy of Massachusetts exhibit. (508) 674-3533. 70 Water St., Fall River.

Sippican Historical Society Museum: Special exhibit on Bird Island. The exhibit documents the changes that have taken place over time on the Island, which sits prominently at the entrance to Sippican Harbor. The museum features artifacts and historical materials pertaining to Marion, including furnishings, paintings, photographs and maps. Free, donations gladly accepted. Museum open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. (508) 748-1116. 139 Front St., Marion.